Colorado's two-way star Travis Hunter was SPECIAL on Thursday night as he tied a program record with three receiving touchdowns in the 31-26 victory over North Dakota State. His play on Thursday brought plenty of attention his way with even LeBron James chiming in on social media about the CU receiver and cornerback.

Hunter told Nikki that he doesn't like to pay attention to any negativity or praise he receives, and he also mentioned he has no personal goals. As he opens his junior season there is one thing on his mind more than anything else.

"I don't even try to look at it. I don't pay attention to it. I just wanna win with my team, go out with my brothers and the end goal I want us to be holding up a trophy."

Here's my writeup about Hunter's big performance to open the 2024 season on Thursday night.

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Travis Hunter does not appear anywhere on the football roster for this site. Might want to have Rivals add him. I like the roster because it's broken down by position groups and it's also alphbetical within the groups. Quite handy and functional.

I can't seem to find one anywhere including CU site and CUGameday. Disclaimer - I acknowledge that I am a technomoron.

Update: I did find one in the just released CU Gameday digital game guide, though it is not printable or particularly user friendly at the game.
https://publogix.com/e/24-CUFBGD1/

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Here are the picks for week one. Remember to send in the entry fee! Happy Football Season - GO BUFFS!
Don't forget the tiebreakers.

1) CU Points - 33.5
2) NDSU Points - 24.5
3) CU Total Rushing Plays - 26.5
4) CU Total Rushing Yards - 149.5
5) CU First Downs - 20.5
6) NDSU First Downs - 17.5
7) CU Team Avg Yards per Rush - 4.25
8) CU Passing Yards - 239.5
9) CU Time of possession - 31.21 minutes
10) CU Completed passes - 21.5

TB1) - Total Game Turnovers
TB2) - Longest CU Rush from LOS.

BZ: FB - Recap: CU Buffs hold on to knock off North Dakota State

BZ: FB - CU Buffs football notes: Travis Hunter adds to impressive highlight reel

BZ: FB - After busy offseason, Coach Prime’s CU Buffs take care of business in opener

BZ: FB - Snapshot: Key points, game balls from CU Buffs’ 31-26 win against North Dakota State

BZ: FB - Emotional night turns into big game for CU Buffs’ Jimmy Horn Jr.

BZ: FB - Video: Analysis of CU Buffs’ win against North Dakota State

BZ: FB - Rooney: Mistakes aplenty, but CU Buffs survive North Dakota State

CU AD: FB - Buffs Battle Back To Top NDSU In Second Half (Also Links To Final Game Book and Quotes)

CU AD: FB - Buffs Notes: CU Speed Makes Difference

CU AD: SOC - Nytes, James Come Up Big for Buffs on the Road

CU AD: LAX - Stokes, Cheetham Join Colorado Lacrosse Coaching Staff

CUATG Blog: FB - September 29th – Boulder - Colorado 31, North Dakota State 26… Still to come … Friday morning … More locker room quotes, plus Game Notes … and my Essay for the game …

Ralphie Report: FB - Most Important Players 2024: #1 Shedeur Sanders (Colorado’s quarterback is a legit Heisman candidate)

Ralphie Report - 4 Takeaways from Colorado’s 31-26 win over North Dakota State

ESPN: FB - Colorado has undeniable talent, but a lot to prove still

Athlon Sports: FB - College Football Fans Take Aim at Refs for Bailing Out Colorado Against NDSU

SI: FB - What NFL scouts said about Shedeur Sanders vs. North Dakota State

Buffs Wire: FB - Travis Hunter makes defender look silly on Colorado's first TD of 2024

Buffs Wire: FB - Highlights from Colorado's narrow win over North Dakota State

Buffs Wire: FB - College football world reacts to Jimmy Horn Jr.'s massive night

Buffs Wire: FB - Five things we learned from Colorado's Week 1 takedown of North Dakota State

Buffs Wire: FB - Takeaways from Colorado football's Week 1 depth chart vs. NDSU

Buffs Wire: FB - Social media reacts to Colorado football's new uniforms

Cheers!

Just last year, New Mexico State received $1.85 million to visit Auburn and then abruptly upset the Tigers.

This year, Auburn is paying another school from The Land of Enchantment — this time the New Mexico Lobos — $1.9 million to play at Jordan-Hare Stadium. That amount ties as the biggest payday for a visiting team, along with Georgia and Alabama.

Here’s a look at the highest amounts paid to visiting teams this season:

Alabama: $1.9 million to Western Kentucky, Aug. 31
Auburn: $1.9 million to New Mexico, Sept. 14
Georgia: $1.9 million to UMass, Nov. 23
Michigan: $1.85 million to Fresno State, Aug. 31
Michigan: $1.8 million to Arkansas State, Sept. 14
Ohio State: $1.8 million to Akron, Aug. 31
Ohio State: $1.8 million to Western Michigan, Sept. 7
Texas: $1.8 million to Colorado State, Aug. 31
Texas: $1.7 million* to UTSA, Sept. 14
LSU: $1.65 million to South Alabama, Sept. 28
Nebraska: $1.65 million to UTEP, Aug. 31
Ohio State: $1.6 million to Marshall, Sept. 21
Ole Miss: $1.6 million to Middle Tennessee, Sept. 7
Texas A&M: $1.6 million to Bowling Green, Sept. 21
*Texas is in second year of five-game series with UTSA, with an average payout of $1.7 million per game

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Kiffin is my favorite coach in the sport with Sark close behind. Because of my work, some close friends struggles and my own ugly journey that finally ended in redemption and clarity I am drawn deeply to those who flame out but do the work and find their way back.

So refreshing to see him admitting he is still flawed but working his ass off, seeking humility and clarity to be the best version of himself he can be for him and only him.

Inspiring article. I hope Lane crushes it this year

Gives Tadd a big hug!

@Troy Finnegan and I answer the important questions heading into Colorado's season opener Thursday night against the Bison ⬇️

A friend that I bought 4 extra tickets for just canceled for a family issue. Anyone need 4 tickets section 219. Face Value. I'll put them on the internet in the morning if no one needs them.

THanks

BZ: FB - Buffzone.com Cartoon: Bison Hunting Season

BZ: FB - Football: Competitive fire fueling CU Buffs heading into opener

BZ: FB - CU Buffs vs. North Dakota State scouting report

BZ: XC - Cross country: Sean Carlson era begins for CU Buffs at Wyoming Invitational

BZ: SOC - Women’s soccer: CU Buffs’ Jordan Nytes named Big 12 Goalkeeper of the Week

CU AD: FB - Gameday Central

CU AD: FB - Know Before You Go: Football vs. North Dakota State

CU AD: FB - Fast Five: Keys For Buffs In Opener Against NDSU

CUATG Blog: FB - Game Day Details

CUATG Blog: FB - Friday Fast Facts – North Dakota State Week

CUATG Blog: FB - Big 12 Notes – 25:1 CU the most bet on team to win the Big 12 conference

Ralphie Report: FB - Most Important Players 2024: #3 Chidozie Nwankwo (Nwankwo is going to make or break Colorado’s defensive line)

Ralphie Report: FB - Most important Buffaloes 2024: #2 Travis Hunter

Ralphie Report: FB - Roundtable: Staff Predictions for the 2024 Colorado Buffaloes

On3: FB - Greg McElroy: North Dakota State ‘built to exploit’ Colorado weaknesses, presents problem for Deion Sanders

Buffs Wire: FB - Nike releases Colorado Air Zoom Pegasus 41 sneakers, how to buy the new shoes

Buffs Wire: FB - Tony's Take: Predicting the final score of Colorado vs. North Dakota State

Buffs Wire: FB - North Dakota State at Colorado: Stream, injury report, broadcast info for Thursday

Buffs Wire: FB - Check out the latest betting odds for Colorado’s matchup with North Dakota State

Buffs Wire: FB - Colorado beat writer gives optimistic final record prediction for Buffs' 2024 season

Cheers!

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It's going to be a quiet night on the recruiting front for the football program tomorrow, but Tad Boyle and his staff will host a priority target beginning Thursday. Colorado Prep standout point guard Josiah Sanders is set to begin his official visit with the Buffs tomorrow. The 6-foot-4 prospect and native of Denver put together a strong offseason, and it brought him attention from across the country.

He has a top five that includes CU, Tennessee, San Diego State, Northwestern and Stanford. All five programs will get him on campus for an official visit in the coming weeks beginning with the Buffs on Thursday.

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First coming from the newsstand:
Tyler Brown is no chump. I didn't realize he was an FBS All-American.


And in watching the well-off media videos I see the khalil Benson - number 67, is back in full pads and practicing unrestricted.

The reason why this affects CFB is ESPN and ESPN2 (mostly the second one) has US Open Tennis on the first two weekends in September most years so one less spot for a college football game to me on Th, Fr and Sat to start the season

According to Andrew Marchand of The Athletic, the deal is worth $170 million per year and $2.1 billion over the life of the contract, which is 12 years.

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There are never a shortage of topics when discussing the Buffs, my top five storylines to watch ahead of CU-NDSU ⬇️

If more numbers for the while day comes out I will post like I did for years

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Game week! First scout of the season to get ready for NDSU:

BZ: FB - CU football notes: NDSU head coach has high praise for Buffs QB Shedeur Sanders

BZ: FB - North Dakota State to test Colorado’s revamped run defense

BZ: FB - BuffZone podcast: Previewing the CU Buffs’ 2024 football season

BZ: FB - Olympic sports notes: The week ahead (Aug. 27, 2024)

CUATG Blog: FB - Friday Fast Facts – North Dakota State Week

CUATG Blog: FB - CU still have 2,400 tickets available for season opener

CUATG Blog: FB - Big 12 Notes – Fall Camp - Big 12 announces “Big 12 Radio” available on TuneIn

CUATG Blog: FB - Video: *OC Pat Shurmur Pregame Press Conference* + September 3rd – Boulder - No. 8 Colorado 48, Northeast Louisiana 13

CUATG Blog: FB - Buffalo Sports News makes some eerily uncanny preseason predictions

Ralphie Report: FB - Most Important Buffaloes: #4 LaJohntay Wester (Wester is one of the best players in the country period.)

Ralphie Report: FB - Week 1 Preview: Buffaloes Take on North Dakota State (The Battle of the Bovidae.)

CBS Sports: FB - Colorado vs. North Dakota State prediction, odds: 2024 college football expert picks, Deion Sanders best bets

Athlon Sports: FB - Colorado Buffaloes vs. North Dakota State Bison Prediction

Heartland College Sports: FB - Baylor BearsBig 12 Bold Predictions: Colorado Beats Who? Which Team Makes College Football Playoff?

Buffs Wire: FB - Projecting Colorado's starting lineup against North Dakota State

Buffs Wire: FB - Colorado football offensive keys to beating North Dakota State

Buffs Wire: FB - Slowing North Dakota State's QB run game must be priority for Colorado

Buffs Wire: FB - Colorado wide receiver undergoes surgery ahead of season opener

Buffs Wire: FB - Pat Shurmur speaks on the challenges North Dakota State's defense presents

Cheers!

Story on Robert Livingston leaning on the experience of the staff around him, and some from his playing days, to prepare for week one:

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from the state of Florida. Young tells us he's solid to Ole Miss but CU is making an impression with its consistency. The two sides have talked about a game day visit but nothing is yet set.

Looks like the TCU transfer will be missing some time:

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while building their new Ryan Field.

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